Content and Format of the TOEIC^® Speaking and Writing Tests

The TOEIC^® Speaking and Writing tests assess English-language skills that are used in daily life and the workplace. Test takers have to respond to real-world questions and scenarios in spoken and written language. The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions used in the workplace environment.

The Speaking and Writing tests can be taken separately in the following formats:

The TOEIC^® Speaking Test Format

• Content: 11 questions
• Time: approximately 20 minutes
• Score scale: 0–200

Below is an overview of the TOEIC^® Speaking test, which includes 11 questions that measure various aspects of your speaking ability. For each question, you will be given specific directions, including the time allowed for preparing and speaking your response. The test takes about 20 minutes.

It is to your advantage to say as much as you can in the time allowed. It is also important that you speak clearly and answer each question according to directions.

Questions	Task	Description
1–2	Read a text aloud	You will read out loud the text on the screen. You will have 45 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 45 seconds to read the text out loud.
3–4	Describe a picture	You will describe the picture on your screen in as much detail as you can. You will have 45 seconds to prepare your response. Then you will have 30 seconds to speak about the picture.
5–7	Respond to questions	You will answer three questions. You will have 3 seconds per question to prepare your response. You will have 15 seconds to respond to questions 5 and 6. You will have 30 seconds to respond to question 7.
8–10	Respond to questions using information provided	You will answer three questions based on information provided. You will have 45 seconds to read the information before the questions begin. You will have 3 seconds per question to prepare your response. You will have 15 seconds to respond to questions 8 and 9. Question 10 will be asked two times. You will have 30 seconds to respond to question 10.
11	Express an opinion	You will give your opinion about a specific topic. You will have 45 seconds to prepare your response. Then you will have 60 seconds to speak.

The TOEIC^® Writing Test Format

• Content: eight questions
• Time: approximately 60 minutes
• Score scale: 0–200

Below is an overview of the TOEIC^® Writing test, which includes eight questions that measure different aspects of your writing ability and takes about one hour. For each type of question, you will be given specific directions, including the time allowed for writing your response.

Questions	Task	Description
1–5	Write a sentence based on a picture	You will write 1 sentence that is based on a picture. With each picture, you will be given 2 words or phrases that you must use in your sentence. You can change the forms of the words and you can use the words in any order.
6–7	Respond to a written request	You will show how well you can write a response to an email. You will have 10 minutes to read and answer each email.
8	Write an opinion essay	You will write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state, explain and support your opinion on an issue. Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words.